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Samsung tablet to run on Android, make calls?

 
Samsung is mum on details of its upcoming tablet but Tweakers, a Dutch site claims to have gained some info. According to their sources, Samsung wants the tablet to be fast which is why they’ll adopt Android OS. The processor details are still unknown but it’s hinted to use Intel’s Atom chip.
Additionally, Tweakers also claims [...]

Samsung launches another Star variant – Star TV (S5233T)

Samsung launches another Star variant – Star TV (S5233T)

 
Samsung’s aging Star phone has got a new lease of life with the addition of TV viewing feature. No it’s not the DMB that the Koreans are used to get in almost every phone but an analog mobile TV receiver where consumers can enjoy free-to-air TV channels. The Star TV (S5233T) has been launched in [...]

Live pictures of AMOLED 3D (SCH-W960)

Live pictures of AMOLED 3D (SCH-W960)

 
UPDATE: Here’s a post from our archives showing a 3.3-inch WQVGA 3D AMOLED screen, which suggests that the first report related to display could be true.
We’ve found few live pictures of Samsung’s AMOLED 3D (SCH-W960) and some specs too. The first picture and these originated from the same forum but surprisingly, there is some [...]

Samsung announces Extreme (SPH-W9705) rugged clamshell for South Korea

Samsung announces Extreme (SPH-W9705) rugged clamshell for South Korea

 
Samsung has made Extreme (SPH-W9705) rugged clamshell phone official in its home market. Exclusive to KT, the Anycall Extreme boasts a sporty and a secured design, which Samsung reckons is best for those indulging in mountain climbing or any other outdoor sports. The phone is made from reinforced plastic that helps to save from accidental [...]

Conceptual Hood and Pouch for Samsung Wave

Conceptual Hood and Pouch for Samsung Wave

 
Thank God this is just a concept because I don’t think anyone would be willing to wear this in real life. This hood and pouch (that somewhat resembles a necktie) is the mastermind of fashion designer Ben Wu and is specifically meant for Samsung Wave. This conceptual clothing was exhibited at the Audi Fashion Festival [...]

Amazon now shipping Samsung BD-C6900 3D Blu-ray player

 
Samsung’s 3D range of products is getting a move on. After their 3D TVs that went on sale recently, their first full HD 3D Blu-ray player can be bought from Amazon. It’s priced at $399.99 and apart from a classy design and a transparent disc cover, the player will allow users to enjoy 3D movies [...]

Omnia HD WP7S device was made by Microsoft not Samsung

 
Most of us assumed that Samsung might launch an Omnia HD twin with powerful specs to run WP7S. However, Samsung has come out to clear the air by saying that this phone is not an Omnia HD lookalike but Omnia HD itself. Microsoft created it for the demo.
“The launch was from Microsoft, not Samsung, and [...]

I5700 Galaxy Spica officially gets Android 2.1

I5700 Galaxy Spica officially gets Android 2.1

 
Eager I5700 Galaxy Spica might have jumped into the Android 2.1 pool early but for those who were waiting; Samsung has officially released the Android 2.1 update for Galaxy Spica. The update has been initially rolled out in Germany and will be released gradually in the rest of the regions.
The update will be available [...]

Omnia HD lookalike to be one of first Samsung devices running Windows Phone 7 Series?

Omnia HD lookalike to be one of first Samsung devices running Windows Phone 7 Series?

 
At the MIX developer conference yesterday, Microsoft was demoing its Windows Phone 7 Series where eagle-eyed viewers stumbled on this Samsung device. This unnamed device is a modified version of Symbian running Omnia HD and the only visible change is its center Windows button. We’re not sure if Samsung is eventually planning to sell this [...]

Samsung will release four e-book readers in Australia

 
E60 is the only e-book reader currently that has been announced for US but Australians are bound to get three more e-book readers in addition to E60. Philip Newton, director of Samsung Australia’s IT business confirmed to APC that Samsung is planning to release all four e-book readers in the Australian market in the second [...]